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U.S. v. McNeal, 4:11-cr-40037-014. (2018)

Court: District Court, W.D. Arkansas Number: infdco20180628993 Visitors: 11
Filed: Jun. 27, 2018
Latest Update: Jun. 27, 2018
Summary: ORDER SUSAN O. HICKEY , District Judge . Before the Court is the Motion to Dismiss Indictment filed by the government. (ECF No. 1876). Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a), the government moves to dismiss the Indictment filed against Defendant in this matter on September 14, 2011. (ECF No. 1). The government states that Defendant passed away on November 17, 2016, and therefore, dismissal of this matter is in the best interests of justice. Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure
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ORDER

Before the Court is the Motion to Dismiss Indictment filed by the government. (ECF No. 1876). Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a), the government moves to dismiss the Indictment filed against Defendant in this matter on September 14, 2011. (ECF No. 1). The government states that Defendant passed away on November 17, 2016, and therefore, dismissal of this matter is in the best interests of justice.

Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a) permits the government, "with leave of court, [to] dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint." Upon consideration, the Court finds that good cause for the motion has been shown. Accordingly, the government's motion (ECF No. 1876) is hereby GRANTED. The Indictment filed against Gary McNeal on November 17, 2016, is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

IS IS SO ORDERED.

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